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Cristiano Ronaldo hits landmark of 50 goals for Al-Nassr

Cristiano Ronaldo hits landmark of 50 goals for AlNassr
Ronaldo showed his composure from the penalty spot to find the net in the 68th minute. Al-Nassr are currently in second place in the Saudi Pro League but are nine points adrift of Al-Hilal.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo got his 50th goal for Al-Nassr with a penalty against Al-Ahli
  • Ronaldo's goal saw Al-Nassr, who are second in the table, secure a 1-0 win 
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By Jeorge Bird

Published: 21:07 GMT, 15 March 2024 | Updated: 22:02 GMT, 15 March 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo reached the landmark of his 50th goal for Al-Nassr as he scored the only goal in a 1-0 win away to Al-Ahli on Friday.

Ronaldo showed his composure from the penalty spot to find the net in the 68th minute.

Al-Nassr are currently in second place in the Saudi Pro League but are nine points adrift of league leaders Al-Hilal.

39-year-old Ronaldo is the leading goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League this season with 22 goals.

He has scored with regularity since joining Al-Nassr in January 2023 following his departure from Manchester United. 

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal for Al-Nassr with a penalty against Al-Hilal
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal for Al-Nassr with a penalty against Al-Hilal

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 50th goal for Al-Nassr with a penalty against Al-Hilal

Ronaldo's goal proved to be decisive as Al-Nassr secured a 1-0 victory against Al-Hilal
Ronaldo's goal proved to be decisive as Al-Nassr secured a 1-0 victory against Al-Hilal

Ronaldo's goal proved to be decisive as Al-Nassr secured a 1-0 victory against Al-Hilal

The victory for Al-Nassr saw them end a disappointing recent of form that involved four games without a win in all competitions.

Al-Nassr were knocked out of the Asian Champions League as they lost on penalties to Al-Ain at the quarter-finals stage.

There was a scuffle between both teams during the game, with Al-Nassr's Sadio Mane being booked for grabbing opponent Kouame Autonne. 

During his illustrious career Ronaldo has scored 751 club goals in addition to 128 for Portugal.

Ronaldo is the top goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Nassr are second in the table
Ronaldo is the top goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Nassr are second in the table

Ronaldo is the top goalscorer in the Saudi Pro League, while Al-Nassr are second in the table

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